Over 2,400 corruption complaints received by Lokpal: Centre in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Over 2,400 corruption complaints have been filed by the Lokpal so far by assigning a regular number, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (1 of 2014) was brought into force with effect from January 16, 2014. “The institution of Lokpal has been established and is fully […]
SC commences hearing on question if courts can modify arbitral awards
New Delhi: A five-judge Supreme Court bench on Thursday commenced hearing on a key legal issue of whether courts can modify arbitral awards under the provisions of a 1996 law on arbitration and conciliation. A Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and justices B R Gavai, Sanjay Kumar, KV Viswanathan and Augustine George Masih […]
Essential for govt departments to modernise to cater to ever-rising public expectation: President
New Delhi: It is essential for government departments to modernise their systems by making the best use of emerging technologies to cater to the ever-rising expectations of the public for efficiency in service delivery, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday. Addressing a group of probationers from different government services, she asked them to keep abreast […]
Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto confident of historic ICC Champions Trophy triumph
Dhaka: Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto has sent a strong message to rival teams ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, asserting that his squad is entering the tournament with the belief that they can pull off a major upset and secure their first-ever ICC title, according to ICC. The Asian side won just two matches […]
World Championship silver-medallist boxer Amit Panghal turns professional
New Delhi: India’s lone male boxer to win a world championship silver medal, Amit Panghal, has become the latest from the country to turn professional. One of India’s most accomplished male boxers, the 29-year-old has signed with US-based talent management company Critical Sports and Entertainment. “Critical Sports and Entertainment is proud to announce the signing […]
Shreyas was never supposed to be benched: Gambhir
Ahmedabad: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has rubbished speculation that Shreyas Iyer was being side-lined from the ODI set-up despite his brilliant form, saying that the consistent right-hander was always in the “scheme of things” and will be an important player in this month’s Champions Trophy. Iyer displayed excellent form during the just-concluded 3-0 ODI […]
Everton scores stoppage-time equalizer against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park
London: Four goals, four red cards and a last-gasp equalizer that will go down in English soccer lore. It was quite the wild ride in the 120th and final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday. Everton captain James Tarkowski smashed a shot into the roof of the net in the eighth minute of stoppage […]
Quick return to Torrey Pines brings familiar setting with a lot more of golf”s best players
San Diego: The corporate boxes around the 18th green at Torrey Pines are just like they were three weeks ago except for the color — black instead of blue — and the logo. The rough is thicker from recent rain. Otherwise, the South Course looks to be every bit the beast it usually is. Same […]
Monahan says bringing LIV players back into the fold is a top priority for golf
San Diego (USA): PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said his meeting with President Donald Trump moved the tour “one step closer” to a deal with the Saudi-backers of rival LIV Golf. He said Wednesday reunification is the top priority. Monahan and former Masters champion Adam Scott, who serves on the PGA Tour board, met with […]
Rybakina ”disappointed” about coach Vukov”s suspension after WTA investigation
Doha: Elena Rybakina said on Wednesday she was “disappointed” with the WTA Tour’s decision to ban for her former coach Stefano Vukov following the governing body’s investigation into a potential breach of its code of conduct. “I’m just disappointed with the situation, and how the process went. I’m not going to comment much on that […]
